I have got my rhythm back: Umesh Yadav

I have got my rhythm back: Umesh Yadav

Keen to make the most of the opportunity in the ongoing Champions League Twenty20, Delhi Daredevils pacer Umesh Yadav says he's working hard on improving his run-up and getting his balance right.

"Right now I'm just working on my basics. I'm trying to improve my run-up, make it smoother and get my balance right," said Umesh, adding, under the guidance of head coach Eric Simons and team mentor TA Sekar he has improved immensely.

"Sekar sir has been telling me that if I remain calm and relax it will help. So I am just trying to do that. It helps me bowl better and bowl consistently in my areas," Umesh told Umesh told clt20.com.

"Before bowling, Eric Simons always gives me target practice. He keeps a patch and I have to bowl on that. It is really helpful for me and sometimes, just before the match, while working with Simons, I check my seam position and bowl at him.

"All this has benefited me and I have got my rhythm back. I have also been working on the position of holding my left hand and have improved. Now I don't have too much difficulty in hitting the right areas and I am happy," he added.

'I have learnt a lot from Pathan bhai'

Speaking about his bowling in those conditions, Umesh said, "I bowl back of length deliveries very well. When I bowl those, it is difficult for the batsman to play them.

"If there is bounce, it is difficult for the batsman to bat, because his only options are to play either on back foot or defend it or leave it.

"So, I try to bowl back of length or from three-quarters of a length from where the ball swings as well."

Umesh said he learnt a lot from his seniors, especially Irfan Pathan.

"I have learnt a lot from Pathan bhai. I learnt a lot from watching him. I have learnt how to remain confident and calm. The batsmen here, the foreign players, are good on the back foot and cut the ball well, so you have to take precautions while bowling to them.

"If you miss hitting the right length even marginally, you will definitely be hit for a six or a four. It is important to always remain focused on your areas and where you want to bowl," he said.